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Strategies

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 12, 2018
For the Journey

Lauren Hughey racks up the frequent flier miles with multiple global trips. Her aim is life transformation — not free tickets.

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    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 12, 2018
Fairy Tale Run

Lauren Davenport has mostly run to get perspective on life and work. Now she's running for a new cause.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 12, 2018
Plant the Seed

To build their daughter's legacy, attorney Lewis Hall and his wife, Kay, started an organic farm on their family's ranch in Arcadia.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 12, 2018
Naval Maneuvers

Laura Martis sought some additional role models for her son. Both the preteen and real estate executive found that, and a lot more.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • January 12, 2018
On Guard

For a mental break from work, Ed Moore picks up a sword and a mask.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 12, 2018
Dr. Violin

A busy Southwest Florida doctor finds solace in a high-pressure musical side gig.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 5, 2018
Pier Review

Eyes will focus on the pier's redevelopment.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2018
New Guard

Gubernatorial election will dominate headlines in 2018.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2018
Bold Outlook

Biter says his project will open this summer in Sarasota.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2018
High Tech

Construction company gets smart with technology.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 5, 2018
Dream Come True

Leadership, says one of the region's newest big company CEOs, is knowing how to get the answer — not the answer itself.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2018
Bug Out

Strong growth set to continue for regional company.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 5, 2018
Pink Reign

New ownership is bringing a bevy of ambitious changes — $50 million worth — to St. Petersburg's storied Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2018
Drive Time

Hertz finding new ways to stay in the car-rental game.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2018
Stay on Track

A test track for driverless cars in the middle of Florida is no longer a sci-fi fantasy. If the timeline holds in 2018, the reality is now.

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